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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£560
  • Avg. price in US: ~$650
  • PassMark benchmark result: 34392
  • N. of physical cores: 16
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.4 GHz

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

7.2

Performance

18.0%

8.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

7.8

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    8.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.7

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is a high-end mobile processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, featuring 16 cores (6 Lion Cove Performance, 8 Skymont Efficiency, and 2 Low Power) with a maximum turbo clock speed of 5.4 GHz and 24 MB of L3 cache. Built on a 3nm process, it integrates the powerful Intel Arc 140T GPU with 8 Xe cores reaching 2.35 GHz and a dedicated AI Boost NPU delivering 13 TOPS of INT8 performance. Main pros include its exceptional multi-threaded performance, significant generational gains in integrated graphics over the 185H, and extensive connectivity with support for up to 192 GB of DDR5-6400 memory and PCIe 5.0 lanes. However, potential cons include an NPU that falls below the 40+ TOPS threshold required for Copilot+ PC certification, reported thermal issues with loud fan noise in thin laptop designs, and single-core performance that still trails behind Apple’s M-series chips.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra 9 285H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.5
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a technical score of 7.53 points, which is higher than that of 92.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

7.5
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 85.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA2049
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses the FCBGA2049 CPU socket, which is older than that of 65.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

16
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 91.5% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.4 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H reaches a boost clock of 5.4 GHz which is higher than that of 94.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

6 x 2.9 GHz & 10 x 2.7 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a base clock of 6x2.9 GHz & 10x2.7 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

3 nm
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a 3 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 96% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 3 nm
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is built on the TSMC 3 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 96.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

24 MB
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 81.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

26 MB
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an L2 cache of 26 MB which is larger than that of 95.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

2,457.6 KB
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an L1 cache of 2457.6 KB which is larger than that of 97.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 93.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

8,400 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports memory speeds up to 8400 MHz, which is higher than that of 98.4% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-8400 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8400 MHz, which is higher than that of 98.6% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Core Ultra 9 285H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel Arc Graphics 140T
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Intel Arc Graphics 140T integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 87.1% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

8
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 94.6% of processors and equal to 1.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

115 W
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 72.4% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vs the average processor

  • 79.1% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,446 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,446 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,446 vs 2,483
  • 3.08x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,767 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,767 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.14,767 vs 4,793
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.16 vs 6
  • 25.6% higher boost clock
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 3.27x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (34,392 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (34,392 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.34,392 vs 10,532.5
  • 77% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,603 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,603 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,603 vs 1,471
  • 10.4x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (26 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (26 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.26 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake).Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 5 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a newer release date than the average processor (2,025 vs 2,020).
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 79.1% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,446 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 3.08x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,767 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 25.6% higher boost clock
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 3.27x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (34,392 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 77% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,603 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 4 wider front-end design
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 10.4x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (26 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 6x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 75% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 6.4x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (2,457.6 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • 2.86x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 2.24x higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (102.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Arc Graphics 140T vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 10 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.

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Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.115 W vs 64 W
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.110 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.24x more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is more expensive than the average processor (£560 vs £250).
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is more expensive than the average processor (£560 vs £250).£560 vs £250
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.1 vs 2
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.8 vs 24
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What customers like about Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?

  • Significantly improved integrated GPU performance with the Intel Arc 140T, suitable for light gaming and creative tasks.
  • Strong overall performance in multitasking and high-load scenarios like video encoding and compiling code.
  • Better power efficiency compared to previous Meteor Lake chips, maintaining performance even when running on battery.
  • Operates at lower temperatures during everyday tasks with effective thermal management in most chassis designs.
  • Future-proof connectivity options including support for up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM and PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

What customers dislike about Intel Core Ultra 9 285H?

  • Underpowered NPU (13 TOPS) that fails to meet the 40 TOPS requirement for Microsoft Copilot+ PC certification.
  • Raw multi-core rendering performance in some benchmarks still lags behind top-tier competitors like AMD's Ryzen 9 HX 370.
  • Thermal throttling can still occur under extreme sustained synthetic loads in thinner laptop designs.
  • Incremental performance gains over previous generations in specific single-core tasks compared to Apple's M-series chips.
  • Currently lacks native Linux driver stability for some hardware components like trackpads and speakers.

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xda-developers.com
10/02/2025
Review: Intel's Core Ultra 9 285H is Arrow Lake's redemption arc

The XDA-Developers review identifies the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H as a successful "redemption arc" for Arrow Lake, delivering a 16-core configuration (6 LPE) that maintains high performance on battery while significantly improving efficiency and thermals. Featuring surprisingly capable integrated Arc graphics, the chip delivers solid gaming performance and efficient daily operation,...Read more

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windowscentral.com
10/02/2025
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H review: Keeping up with AMD... Mostly

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H represents a significant "redemption arc" for Arrow Lake, offering a high-performance 45W chip with 16 cores (6P, 8E, 2 LPE) built on a 3nm process without hyperthreading. It delivers strong, consistent performance on battery power and improves significantly on efficiency. The integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU is a major highlight, delivering impressive,...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
14/02/2025
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H: Can Arrow Lake H deliver MacBook Pro-level performance?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, a 16-core mobile processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, focuses on power efficiency and strong performance in demanding tasks like video encoding, featuring a refined 3nm process. It boasts significant improvements in battery-powered performance and includes the capable integrated Arc 140T GPU, which offers impressive gaming performance at...Read more

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t3.com
10/02/2025
I tried Intel's new Ultra upgrade – it makes boring laptops feel like gaming PCs

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, tested in the MSI Prestige 16, bridges the gap between thin-and-light laptops and gaming PCs, with the Arc 140T integrated graphics enabling 40fps on Ultra settings in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077. The chip offers exceptional efficiency, maintaining strong performance on battery, running quietly, and delivering up to 10.5 hours of video streaming...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
10/02/2025
Arrow Lake-H: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Review

The Hardwareluxx review of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H highlights its position as a high-end mobile processor based on the "Arrow Lake-H" architecture, utilizing a multi-process chiplet design with TSMC 3nm (N3B) for the compute tiles. The chip features 16 cores (6 Performance, 8 Efficiency, and 2 Low-Power Efficiency) and a boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz, introducing Lion Cove P-core...Read more

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computerbase.de
10/02/2025
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H in the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo Review

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H ("Arrow Lake-H") delivers a major efficiency upgrade over the previous generation by utilizing TSMC's N3B process, resulting in high multi-core performance and significantly lower power consumption in daily tasks and gaming. Key strengths include vastly improved energy efficiency, exceptionally long battery life (up to 16.5 hours in light scenarios), and...Read more

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01net.com
28/03/2025
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Review: Our verdict on the processor

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, a flagship Arrow Lake-H processor, delivers superior single and multi-core performance compared to the 185H due to its new TSMC 3nm design and 16 physical cores, positioning it as a strong choice for creative tasks. Pros include high stability on battery, impressive Arc 140T integrated graphics for 1200p gaming, and significant efficiency gains over past...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
CPU Performance Comparison: Intel Ultra 9 285H vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 compete closely, with Intel leading in raw, single-thread performance (approx. 13% higher) and multi-core tasks, suitable for demanding 4K editing and rendering. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers superior efficiency with a lower 28W TDP, better battery life, and superior integrated Radeon 890M gaming performance...Read more

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